It Takes a Village
And Other Essential Truths for New Mothers
- Published: 11 September 2025
- ISBN: 9781405968812
- Imprint: Penguin eBooks
- Format: EBook
- Pages: 272
I love this book, it is full of warmth and reassurance like having a conversation with your friends
Jessica Urlichs
A comforting and soul soothing read that will literally be a light in the dark in those wonderful but stressful days in early motherhood
Candice Brathwaite
A book that gently exposes the myth of the 'natural mother' and offers something more powerful... solidarity, truth, and reassurance
Anna Mathur
This book is a rallying cry to be the village that supports every mother. It's a reminder that we are all in this together
Rochelle Humes
This book is a must-have guide for every woman thinking about motherhood. My new 'most gifted' for every new mum
Laura Jackson, broadcaster and co-founder of homeware brand Glassette
The book I wish I had when I gave birth, the book I read now for comfort, the book I gift to all new mums so they know they are not alone
Sharmadean Reid, author of New Methods for Women
An honest, heartfelt guide for every mum navigating the chaos and beauty of early motherhood
Grace Victory, YouTuber, writer and body positive activist
Packed with wisdom and warmth from real women who tell it like it is
Amy Jackson, actress and model
This book wraps around you like a hug from someone who truly gets it
Jada Sezer, businesswoman, model and host of CEO MUM podcast
A powerful blend of advice, support and beautifully raw stories that make you feel seen. It's a maternal hug in book form
Anna Whitehouse, presenter and author at Mother Pukka
Love it! A motherhood book that tells it like it is, minus the sugar-coating but with all the love
Louise Boyce, creator of Mama Still Got It
Smart, supportive, and refreshingly real... the kind of book that sparks the conversations that matter and reminds you you're never alone
Victoria Prew, entrepreneur and CEO
Peanut is a community for all of us mothers to seek help without question. They are so supportive & what they do is amazing
Jess Wright